The Madrevite winery Madrevite, a winery and farm, was established in 2001 in the municipality of Castiglione del Lago on the border between Umbria and Tuscany. It has an enchanting panoramic position overlooking Lake Chiusi and Lake Montepulciano. The name Madrevite recalls the nut screw that was used by Umbrian winegrowers to close the wooden barrel doors. This object, restored and conserved by the winery, […]

Umbria is in the heart of Italy and is the hub of truffle culture and production in Italy. In fact, Umbria produces the largest number of black truffles in Italy and their quality is world-famous. During the year there are specialised markets and events around this local delicacy, truffle in Umbria. Fortunately, truffle hunting in this region remains a beautiful and simple way of life: […]

History of Spello Spello was founded by the Umbrians and later named Hispellum in Roman times. It was declared ‘Splendidissima Colonia Julia’ by Caesar. The remains of the city walls, which were much wider in the past, attest to the greatness that the city had, as do the archaeological remains that surround it. The small town boasts the best-preserved city walls of Roman origin in […]